Six teams. Six tickets to the World Cup. It all comes down to Tuesday, March 31.

With 42 nations already booked for this summer's tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the remaining spots are decided across four European playoff finals and two inter-confederation showdowns.

Tickets are still available, starting from as little as £17, and every match has genuine World Cup history riding on it.

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The European World Cup Playoff Finals

Four European paths, four finals, four places at the World Cup. These are the last single-leg knockout games separating eight nations from a summer in North America.

Kosovo against Turkey is the standout fixture. Kosovo beat Slovakia 4-3 in a remarkable semi-final, while Turkey edged Romania 1-0 thanks to a brilliant Arda Güler assist. The match at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina would be Kosovo's first-ever World Cup appearance if they pull it off.

Italy face Bosnia and Herzegovina after the Azzurri beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in Bergamo. Bosnia edged past Wales on penalties in a dramatic semi-final. Italy have not been at a World Cup since 2014, making this a must-win for one of the game's great footballing nations.

Sweden against Poland pits two of Europe's top strikers against each other. Viktor Gyökeres leads Sweden, while Robert Lewandowski captains Poland. One of them ends Tuesday night with a World Cup exit. Tickets for Sweden vs Poland are available from £91.

Denmark versus Czech Republic rounds out the European finals, after Denmark swept past North Macedonia 4-0 and Czech Republic edged out the Republic of Ireland on penalties. Tickets start from just £24.

Date	Event + Venue	Starting Price (£)
31 Mar 2026	Kosovo vs Turkey, Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina	£261
31 Mar 2026	Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy, Bilino Polje, Zenica	£261
31 Mar 2026	Sweden vs Poland, Friends Arena, Stockholm	£91
31 Mar 2026	Czech Republic vs Denmark, epet ARENA, Prague ⭐ Best Value	£24

All prices based on SeatPick resale listings as of March 29, 2026. Availability and pricing subject to change.

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The Inter-Confederation Playoff Finals

Away from Europe, two more World Cup spots are on the line in Mexico. These games bring together teams from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania in a mini-tournament format.

Iraq face Bolivia in Monterrey in the higher-profile of the two finals. Bolivia reached this stage by beating Suriname in their semi-final, while Iraq enter as one of the two seeded nations. The pricing reflects the intensity of demand, with resale tickets starting at £353.

DR Congo take on Jamaica in Guadalajara, with Jamaica having beaten New Caledonia 1-0 in their semi-final to get here. This match offers the best value of all six Tuesday finals, with tickets available from just £17 on the secondary market.

Date	Event + Venue	Starting Price (£)
31 Mar 2026	Iraq vs Bolivia, Estadio BBVA, Monterrey	£353
31 Mar 2026	DR Congo vs Jamaica, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara ⭐ Best Value	£17

Where Will the Playoff Winners End Up at the World Cup?

The World Cup draw already happened in December, with placeholder slots reserved for each playoff winner. Here is exactly which group each winning team will enter this summer.

Playoff Final	World Cup Group	Group Opponents
Kosovo vs Turkey (Path C)	Group D	USA, Paraguay, Australia
Bosnia vs Italy (Path A)	Group B	Canada, Switzerland, Qatar
Sweden vs Poland (Path B)	Group F	Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia
Czech Republic vs Denmark (Path D)	Group A	Mexico, South Korea, South Africa
Iraq vs Bolivia (Inter-conf Path 2)	Group I	France, Norway, Senegal
DR Congo vs Jamaica (Inter-conf Path 1)	Group K	Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan

What the Ticket Market Is Telling Us

Bosnia vs Italy has only 85 resale listings, the fewest of any of the six finals. For a match with Italy's first World Cup appearance since 2014 on the line, that is a real scarcity signal. If you are planning to go, do not wait.

Kosovo vs Turkey is the stand-out fixture. Turkey are blessed with some fine players and if they make the World Cup would be expected to do well in a group that includes host USA. Kosovo only existed since 2008. If they make it would be some story.

DR Congo vs Jamaica at £17 is almost certainly the cheapest live World Cup qualifier you will ever be able to attend. With a spot in Group K alongside Portugal and Colombia on the line, the football on offer is worth considerably more than the price tag suggests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are the World Cup playoff finals?

All six finals take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The four European playoff finals and two inter-confederation finals are played across Europe and Mexico.

Which World Cup groups do the playoff winners enter?

The winners slot into pre-assigned groups from the December draw. Kosovo or Turkey join Group D with the USA, Paraguay and Australia. Italy or Bosnia go into Group B with Canada, Switzerland and Qatar. Sweden or Poland land in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia. Denmark or Czech Republic enter Group A with Mexico, South Korea and South Africa. The two inter-confederation winners join Group I (France, Norway, Senegal) and Group K (Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan) respectively.

How much do World Cup playoff final tickets cost?

Resale prices vary significantly by match. European finals range from £24 for Czech Republic vs Denmark up to £261 for Kosovo vs Turkey and Bosnia vs Italy. The inter-confederation finals start from £17 for DR Congo vs Jamaica and £353 for Iraq vs Bolivia. All prices are from SeatPick's secondary market listings as of March 29, 2026.

Where can I compare World Cup playoff ticket prices?

SeatPick pulls together listings from multiple trusted resellers across the secondary market, letting you compare options for every playoff match in one place. You can filter by price, seat location and availability across all six Tuesday finals.